Human Melanoma Associated Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan (MCSP) ELISA Kit
Principle of the Assay
The microtiter plate provided in this kit has been pre-coated with an antibody specific to MCSP. Standards or samples are then added to the appropriate microtiter plate wells with a biotin-conjugated antibody preparation specific to MCSP. Next, Avidin conjugated to Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) is added to each microplate well and incubated. After the TMB substrate solution is added, only those wells that contain MCSP, biotin-conjugated antibody, and enzyme-conjugated Avidin will exhibit a change in color. The enzyme-substrate reaction is terminated by the addition of sulphuric acid solution, and the color change is measured spectrophotometrically at a wavelength of 450nm ± 10nm. The concentration of MCSP in the samples is then determined by comparing the O.D. of the samples to the standard curve.
For Use with serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Target Information
Proteoglycan playing a role in cell proliferation and migration which stimulates endothelial cells motility during microvascular morphogenesis. May also inhibit neurite outgrowth and growth cone collapse during axon regeneration. Cell surface receptor for collagen alpha 2(VI) which may confer cells ability to migrate on that substrate. Binds through its extracellular N-terminus growth factors, extracellular matrix proteases modulating their activity. May regulate MPP16-dependent degradation and invasion of type I collagen participating in melanoma cells invasion properties. May modulate the plasminogen system by enhancing plasminogen activation and inhibiting angiostatin. Functions also as a signal transducing protein by binding through its cytoplasmic C-terminus scaffolding and signaling proteins. May promote retraction fiber formation and cell polarization through Rho GTPase activation. May stimulate alpha-4, beta-1 integrin-mediated adhesion and spreading by recruiting and activating a signaling cascade through CDC42, ACK1 and BCAR1. May activate FAK and ERK1/ERK2 signaling cascades.
GENE ID | 1464 |
SWISS PROT | Q6UVK1 |
SYNONYMS |
CSPG4; MSK16; HMW-MAA; MCSP; MCSPG; MEL-CSPG; NG2; Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan 4; Melanoma chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan |
Materials Supplied
Kit Components | 96 Wells Quantity/Size |
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Pre-coated, ready-to-use 96-well strip plate | 1 plate |
Plate sealer for 96 wells | 2 |
Standard |
2 tubes |
Diluent buffer | 1 bottle |
Detection Reagent A | 1 bottle |
Detection Reagent B | 1 bottle |
TMB Substrate | 1 tube |
Stop Solution | 1 tube |
Wash Buffer (30 ℅ concentrate) | 1 tube |
Product data sheet | 1 copy |
Storage
Storage | The TMB Substrate, Wash Buffer (30X concentrate), and the Stop Solution should be stored at 4°C upon receipt, while the other items should be stored at -20°C. |
Performance Characteristics
REPEATABILITY |
Intra-assay Precision (Precision within an assay): 3 samples with low, middle, and high-level MCSP were tested 20 times on one plate, respectively. |
SENSITIVITY | The minimum detectable dose was 0.057ng/mL. |
ASSAY RANGE | 0.156-10ng/mL |
SPECIFICITY | This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for the detection of MCSP. No significant cross-reactivity or interference between MCSP and analogs was observed. Note: Limited by current skills and knowledge, it is impossible to perform all possible cross-reactivity detection tests between MCSP and all analogs, therefore, cross reactivity may still exist. |